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International Horn Competition of America — Held in odd numbered years, this competition has a university division and a professional division. [Added: Jul-19-2011]

Antique Instrument Links

Serpent website — Yes, it is true. That most unlikely of instruments, the serpent, does have it's own website. [Added: Jul-19-2011]

For Hornists

International Horn Society — The go to place for up to date information about the horn! [Added: Jul-19-2011]

Fun stuff

Join us on FaceBook — If you're on FaceBook, join the Chestnut Brass Company group! We often announce things on FaceBook, and can then direct you for more information here, on our website. Looking forward to meeting you there. [Added: Mar-13-2010]

Paul Nixdorf Photography — Paul is located in Minneapolis, and is great fun to work with. He also has taken some of our favorite photos. [Added: Mar-13-2010]

Trinkle Brass Works — Steve played with the Chestnut Brass in Philadelphia, when we were just starting out. He's now in Las Vegas. Catch his act there, or have him come to you! [Added: Mar-18-2010]

Instruments & Equipment

Bach Brass — Fun site to explore, with history and products from the Vincent Bach Corporation. John is a Bach trumpet artist. http://centerstage.conn-selmer.com/artists/artist.php?aid=925 [Added: Mar-12-2010]

Blackburn Trumpets — Blackburn Trumpets. Handmade with care by a master craftsman, whose instruments are sensational. Bruce never leaves home without his. [Added: Mar-12-2010]

Christopher Monk Instruments — Hey kids, you really want to play a serpent? Well, tell your folks to order one online from Jeremy West who took over the Christopher Monk Instrument Workshop after Monk's death in 1991. Jeremy is continuing the fine tradition of excellent instruments, and is making wonderful cornetts, lysarden and serpents. The Chestnut Brass travel with Monk instruments for all of our performances. [Added: Mar-13-2010]

Dillon Music — Steve Dillon has it all. New, used, accessories, and many instruments that will have you asking "what the heck is that Steve?". The place on the east coast to find what you are looking for. [Added: Mar-12-2010]

Horntrader-Steve Dillard — Steve Dillard is a wonderful resource for wonderful vintage and used trumpets and accessories. He's a great trumpeter who can vouch for every horn that comes through his shop. He can even help you sell anything that you have hiding in your attic (as long as it's a brass instrument!). Call him for any of your trumpet needs. [Added: Mar-13-2010]

Lawson Horns — The wonderful work of Walter Lawson is being continued in New Hampshire under Kendall Betts. Marian's first choice for horns. [Added: Mar-12-2010]

Leather Specialties hand guards for brass — They have handguards for any model of instrument! [Added: Jan-11-2013]

McCann Cornetts — The finest authentic wooden cornetts available, from a master craftsman and gentleman. John McCann's attention to detail is superb, and his instruments really sing. [Added: Mar-12-2010]

Robb Stewart Brass Instruments — Robb is this country's foremost expert on modern and historic brass instruments. He can fix, repair, reconstruct, improvise and fabricate anything you need. He will even make your fantasy instrument for you from scratch. His website is a vast resource for the historic brass player. Restoration, reproductions and a virtual brass museum are all on Robb's site. You can find used brass instruments and a museum showing many examples of historic instruments. [Added: Mar-13-2010]

S. E. Shires Trombones & Trumpets — Who is Steve Shires, and what new instrument is he making now? Click on this link, and see why Larry Zimmerman is a player and a fan. [Added: Mar-13-2010]

Schilke Music Products — Makers of some of the finest brass instruments in the world. Bruce and John both play several different horns made by this maker. [Added: Mar-12-2010]

The Baroque Trumpet Shop — Barry Bauguess sells all materials related to baroque trumpets ranging from CD's to trumpets to mouthpieces. An excellent resource for all things related to the baroque trumpet, and a wonderful player too! [Added: Mar-7-2010]

Yamaha Musical Instruments — Yamaha makes some great instruments, and they are Jay's first choice for the tuba he plays with the CBC. [Added: Mar-12-2010]